…For decades it’s been an essential part of the holidays for many Central California families. The Wahtoke Railroad is an important part of those holiday visits. The driving force behind…
Perfect Gift for Easter That Keeps on Giving All Year Long
…time for the holiday. Take an egg carton and cut off the lid portion. Use empty and clean eggshells you think will act as a good holder for the seed…
Soil Health Innovations Conference Coming Up Next Week
…soil carbon sequestration, and connections between soil health and water management. The sessions will be recorded and made available on-demand for those who are registered. Listen to the radio report…
Demand for Seeds May Affect Your Gardening Choices
How the demand for seeds may affect your gardening choices. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Photo by Siora Photography on Unsplash During this past year’s pandemic gardening…
U.S. Cotton Producers Facing Strong Export Competition in 2021
…industry. The uncertainty of the Chinese market is also playing a factor in projections for cotton supply and demand. At the recent National Cotton Council annual meeting, Vice President of…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 02-09-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday. Taylor Hillman fills in again for Danielle with a producer’s take on the up and downs of demand with openings…
The Western View: Cap and Trade Your Cover Crop?
…planted a new cover crop then plowed it under. After a few years it measurably increased the organic content of his soil and reduced his water demand. He also cut…
What Americans will be Eating by the BILLIONS During the Big Game
…category is up an astonishing 37.2%. Air fryers? U.S. Department of Agriculture data also confirm the “hot” demand. According to the most recent Cold Storage Reports, there was a 29% reduction…
Gardening Trends for You Think About Digging into This Year
…backyards turning into living spaces. And, the focus will be more on Bright and Bold Tropical plants, as well as a demand for more adventures and unusual houseplants. The future…
Blueberry Growers Divided at Recent Trade Commission Hearing
…down for American producers. “Because of booming domestic demand, we should be enjoying a market in which there is room for both domestic and foreign growers to profit,” Chairman of…
FSA Helped Farmers and Ranchers Address 2020 Challenges
…significant demand for financial assistance after an increase to the amount producers can borrow was made possible through the 2018 Farm Bill. FSA set a new record in 2020, obligating…
Using Ag By-Products in California Dairy Feed Crucial for Sustainability
…costs. A lack of by-products would increase demand for other feed sources such as alfalfa, in-turn requiring more water for production. Without an outlet such as dairy farms, maybe ag…
Beef Industry Overhauls Marketing Approach to Adjust to 2020 Challenges
…the checkoff contractors have done a phenomenal job of doing this. We’re seeing those results now in that continued demand for our product.” Listen to the radio report below. Beef…
Almond Update: China Showing Promise, Mailers Coming in 2021
…in the last two months, (the market) has totally reversed itself…Let’s hope it continues,” Waycott noted. The Almond Board of California wishes everyone a healthy and safe holiday season and…